Detailed Analysis and How (or If) It Impacts Doorzo Users
Starting from 1 August 2025, the United States government will introduce a 25% tariff on certain products imported from Japan. This decision has raised concerns among businesses, consumers, and international e-commerce platforms. However, for Doorzo users and those who rely on our proxy shopping service, there is reassuring news: this new policy will not directly affect our services or your user experience, whether you are based in the United States, Latin America, or Europe.
This article provides a detailed overview of the current situation, explains why Doorzo is not affected, and outlines the official position of the Japanese government regarding this policy.
Major Update – July 23, 2025
On July 23rd, 2025, the U.S. and Japanese governments announced a new trade agreement that revises the original tariff plan.
● The proposed 25% tariff has now been reduced to 15%, as part of a reciprocal agreement between the two nations.
● Japan has agreed to open its markets further to U.S. products, including automobiles and rice, under tariff-free quotas.
● The Japanese government also pledged to generate hundreds of thousands of new jobs linked to expanded trade and investment.
● Additionally, Japan will invest approximately $550 billion USD into the U.S. economy, with 90% of profits reportedly favoring the U.S. side.
This development eases tensions and provides a clearer path forward for trade between the two countries, without impacting consumer-level commerce like Doorzo’s services.
Japan’s Official Position
The Japanese government has publicly voiced its opposition to the new U.S. tariff policy. According to official sources, Japan not only objects to the 15% tariff itself, but also rejects the implementation deadline of 1 August 2025, considering it unilateral and arbitrary.
Furthermore, Japan has announced that it will not enter into trade negotiations regarding this measure for as long as the United States maintains its existing tariffs on Japanese automobiles. This has introduced a new point of tension in bilateral trade relations, particularly concerning industrial goods.
That said, this dispute, even before the resolution, is focused on large-scale industrial sectors and does not impact e-commerce activities aimed at individual consumers.
At this point, you might be wondering what tariffs actually are, and why Japan is opposed to them. Let’s break it down step by step.
The national flags of Japan and the United States. (Mainichi)
What Are These New Tariffs and Which Products Are Affected?
Tariffs are taxes imposed by a country on goods imported from abroad. The original U.S. plan was to apply a 25% tariff on selected Japanese imports as part of a trade strategy to address imbalances. With the new deal, that figure has now been reduced to 15%.
Although the official list of affected products is still under review, the tariffs are expected to target the following categories:
● Automobiles and auto parts
● Semiconductors and advanced technology
● Batteries and industrial machinery
● Technical electronic components
These are predominantly high-value, industrial-grade items intended for business-to-business trade rather than end consumers—that is, not the kinds of items typically purchased by Doorzo users.
What Kind of Products Do Doorzo Users Buy?
Doorzo is a proxy shopping platform that enables people around the world to purchase Japanese products, including those not available for international shipping. Through our service, users commonly buy items such as:
● Anime and video game-related figures and collectibles
● Designer apparel and exclusive Japanese fashion brands
● Vintage and secondhand goods
● Lightweight electronics and personal devices
● Board games, toys, and pop culture items
● Stationery and home decor products
These products are clearly intended for personal use or small-scale resale. As such, they do not fall under the categories outlined in the new tariff policy.
Impact on U.S. Customers
Even for Doorzo users based in the United States, it is highly unlikely that they will be subject to the new 15 percent tariff. This would only apply in cases of large-scale imports or when purchasing items that fall within designated industrial categories.
The reasons are as follows:
● Most shipments handled by Doorzo fall within the value thresholds for personal importation.
● The announced tariffs are aimed at large-scale commercial imports, not individual packages declared for personal use.
● Doorzo accurately declares the contents of each shipment in accordance with customs regulations, further minimizing the likelihood of additional duties being applied.
In addition, our team continuously monitors regulatory updates in customs law to ensure our customers remain informed and protected.
Impact on Users in Latin America and Europe
Doorzo users shopping from Latin America or Europe will not be affected by this policy in any way.
The new U.S. tariff is a bilateral measure that applies exclusively to goods entering the United States and has no bearing on the import policies of countries such as:
● Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, etc.
● Spain, Germany, France, Italy, among others.
As such, customers using Doorzo from these regions will not experience any changes in pricing, shipping times, or import conditions as a result of this policy.
The new U.S. tariff policy on Japanese imports will not affect Doorzo users, either operationally or economically. The measure is focused on industrial sectors, and the most popular product categories among our users clearly fall outside the scope of the announced tariffs.
Despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between the United States and Japan, consumer-to-consumer commerce remains stable. At Doorzo, we remain committed to providing safe, affordable, and reliable access to the Japanese market.
Whether you're shopping from Los Angeles, Mexico City, Santiago de Chile, Paris, Berlin, or São Paulo, Doorzo continues to be the most direct and convenient gateway between you and Japan.
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